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The Greater Story PodcastEp 21 - EncantoTune into our latest episode on Disney's Encanto with original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and explore with us the themes of intergenerational trauma and how that points us to the greater story we have in the gospel!
2022-03-0928 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 20 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsWe're back! And we're excited to share with you how the latest Marvel flick Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings points us to the Greater Story in Jesus! We're going to see how the need for power and acceptance is something we all want, but we can find it when we know God's power and his love for us in our world. We love making this show for you so please help us out by subscribing, leaving a review and sharing! Thanks for your support!
2021-10-0524 min
The Greater Story PodcastEp 19 - CruellaIn this episode, Mikey and Heidi review the Disney film Cruella starring Emma Stone and discuss the themes of revenge and identity as Disney retells and redeems the "brilliant and bad" character of Cruella. Enjoy!
2021-06-2429 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 18 - WandaVisionIn this episode, Mikey & Heidi review WandaVision, a short series on DisneyPlus that tells the story of Wanda Maximoff (played by Elizabeth Olsen) after the events of the Avengers Infinity Saga. Listen along as we discuss how the themes of power, love and grief point us the greater story in the gospel!
2021-03-2227 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 17 - The Queen's GambitIn this episode, Mikey & Heidi review The Queen's Gambit, a drama mini-series starring Anya Taylor-Joy about chess! Listen along as we discuss how the themes of control, abandonment, acceptance, and community point us the greater story in the gospel!
2020-12-0726 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 16 - The Social DilemmaWelcome to The Greater Story with Mikey & Heidi! In this episode we review The Social Dilemma streaming on Netflix, a documentary that hears from tech experts on the dangers of social media and our use of it. Listen along as we see how the themes of knowledge, truth, and authenticity point us to the greater story we have in the gospel!
2020-10-3027 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 15 - Hamilton (with Eunice Kiem)In this episode, Mikey & Heidi interview good friend and guest Eunice Kiem on how the broadway musical "Hamilton" points us to the greater story in the gospel! Have a listen to how the themes of identity and significance play such a big role in Hamilton's life, and how Jesus is the answer to our longing and search for them! Hamilton is available to stream on Disney Plus and worth the watch!
2020-08-2925 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 14 - American Gospel: Christ AloneWelcome to the Greater Story podcast! We changed it up this episode and simply reviewed a documentary we highly recommend everyone to watch! It gives a clear outline of the Christian faith regarding what the Bible does say, and what it doesn't, about salvation in Christ alone. Have a listen, and let us know your thoughts!
2020-07-3021 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 13 - The Good PlaceIn our 13th episode, we take a look at the very funny and very witty comedy, The Good Place. What we'll discover in the gospel is that the Good Place isn't good because we get what our hearts desire, but it's good because that's where the source of good is - God himself. We'd love it if you could rate, review, and share us if you're enjoying these episodes!
2020-06-3024 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 12 - The Last Dance (with Joel Deacon)Another Netflix documentary to get you through lockdown! Here's a review on the latest Netflix hit miniseries, The Last Dance, a documentary following NBA star Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. How does his quest for glory point us to Jesus?In today's episode we have a special guest with us, Joel Deacon, a pastor with City on a Hill in Melbourne. He joins us to share how this show pointed him to the greater story in the gospel. You can find him at his website, joeldeacon.com.And if you can, take a moment...
2020-05-2022 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 11 - Tiger KingHey all you cool cats and kittens! We've got a special pandemic episode for you this April as we take a look at the very popular Netflix docu-series, Tiger King. This series has taken over our screens during lockdown and there's a lot to discuss about it!Have a listen as we discuss how our need for validation and status points us to the Greater Story!Warning: this documentary is intended for mature audiences and viewer discretion is advised.
2020-04-3019 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 10 - ParasiteIn this episode of the Greater Story, we reviewed Parasite by Director Bong Joon-Ho. It reigned at the Oscars wining Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Direct and Best Foreign Film so we had to do a review of it for our March episode. Have a listen along as we discuss how God sees the disparity between rich and poor, and how this film points us to the Greater Story in Jesus.Warning: this film is for mature audiences.
2020-03-1917 min
SOLA Network7: Brisbane with Heidi TaiSubscribe: https://anchor.fm/solanetwork
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Heidi Tai is an Asian Australian writer, committed to sharing honest words from a hope-filled heart. She loves a strong coffee, getting lost in the Marvel universe and pumping 90’s R’n’B and Hip Hop beats. Heidi is married to Mikey, and together they planted Providence Church Brisbane and host The Greater Story podcast. She shares stories about life, faith, and culture at http://www.heiditai.com.
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2020-02-1735 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 9 - 1917Welcome to the Greater Story Podcast! In this episode, we review the Oscar-nominated film 1917! We aren't big into war movies, but we felt this one deserved a review as we saw themes like perseverance and promise play out throughout this story. We both agree it's a 9/10, so what are you waiting for? Go watch it or just listen along to what we thought of it!
2020-02-1115 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 8 - Frozen IIHappy New Year! We're back from holidays and we're welcoming in 2020 with a fresh instalment of the Greater Story reviewing Disney's Frozen 2!We took a look at Elsa's quest for truth, Anna’s determination to 'do the next right thing', and how the greater story of the gospel helps us to live with a hopeful realism. (Listen out too for Heidi singing "into the unknown!") Find us on our socials and remember to rate, review and subscribe! Enjoy!
2020-01-0218 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 7 - JokerWelcome back to our monthly instalment of the Greater Story Podcast! In this episode, Mikey & Heidi review Todd Phillips' latest movie Joker - a film based on the comicbook villain. The movie was deep, sad and heavy, leaving us longing for a greater hope that the greater story of Jesus gives us. We both believe Joaquin Phoenix deserves an Oscar for this one so make sure you get to the cinemas to watch it before it's gone!
2019-11-0720 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 6 - The FarewellWelcome to the Greater Story with Mikey & Heidi! We review the anticipated movie, the Farewell by Lulu Wang starring the talented Awkwafina which seriously was so good. It pulled on our heartstrings making us laugh and cry as we deeply resonated with the themes in this film. We both agree that this is a must-watch movie, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it 99%! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Greater Story and will see the greatness of Jesus who offers us rest and shoulders our burdens for us (Matt 11:28-30). Enjoy!
2019-10-0817 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 5 - The Bachelor (Reality TV)Welcome back to the Greater Story Podcast with Mikey & Heidi Tai.In this short episode, we take a break from the movies and Netflix to review a reality TV show that has 'captivated' audiences around the world. Yes, we reviewed The Bachelor (Australia, 2019). For all those Bachie fans out there, enjoy!Thanks for subscribing and if you can we'd love it if you could share it with your friends!
2019-09-2512 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 4 - Stranger Things s3 (part 2)Welcome to the Greater Story Podcast with Mikey & Heidi! In this episode we're doing part 2 of everyone's favourite Netflix series - Stranger Things! (In particular, season 3!) Make sure you listen to part 1 if you haven't!WARNING: There are tonnes of spoilers!Find us on Facebook and Instagram, and remember to rate, review and share us!
2019-09-1016 minThe Greater Story PodcastEp 3 - Stranger Things s3 (part 1)Welcome back to the Greater Story with Mikey & Heidi! In this episode we thought we'd chat about everyone's favourite Netflix series - Stranger Things! There were so many themes that resonated with us in this TV show that we had to make a part 1 and 2 on it (but let's be honest, we just love talking about the show). WARNING: There are tonnes of spoilers!Find us on Facebook and Instagram, and remember to rate and review us!
2019-09-0215 min
The Greater Story PodcastEp 2 - Spiderman: Far From HomeWelcome to the Greater Story with Mikey & Heidi Tai.In this episode, we review Spiderman: Far From Home and discuss what not being 'good' enough looks like and the greater story in Jesus that it points us to. (Warning! Avengers Endgame spoilers included!)If you'd like to connect with us, find us on Instagram and Heidi at heiditai.com!
2019-08-2015 min
The Greater Story PodcastEp 1 - Pilot - The Lion KingWelcome to the Greater Story, a podcast discussing film and tv and how they echo the greater story that we know in the gospel.In our first episode we talk about a favourite childhood flick, the Lion King (the remake!), and how it points us to the greater story we have in Jesus.Subscribe, follow, and stay tuned for more from us on movies and the gospel!
2019-08-1018 min